STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1820

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 725, 726

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 725 and 726, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawai'i Board of Veterinary Medicine

G.M. No. 725	LEIANNE LEE LOY, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 726	CRAIG NISHIMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Leianne Lee Loy and Craig Nishimoto for service on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine.

LEIANNE LEE LOY

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Leianne Lee Loy from the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Lee Loy's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a licensee member from the City and County of Honolulu. Your Committee notes that Dr. Lee Loy has been licensed as a veterinarian in Hawaii since 1997. Dr. Lee Loy worked as the medical director and associate veterinarian for Veterinary Centers of America University Animal Hospital for nearly twenty years and is currently an associate veterinarian for Hawaii Kai Veterinary Clinic and relief veterinarian for Li‘i Leihua Veterinary Care. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Lee Loy is an active member in a number of professional organizations and has held various roles in the American Veterinary Medical Association and Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Lee Loy has served on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine since 2016 and her experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Lee Loy be reappointed to the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

CRAIG NISHIMOTO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Craig Nishimoto from the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Nishimoto's knowledge, background, and proven leadership on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine qualify him for reappointment to the Board as a licensee member representing Kauai County. Your Committee notes that Dr. Nishimoto has been licensed as a veterinarian in Hawaii since 1984. Dr. Nishimoto is a small animal veterinarian and has owned Paradise Animal Clinic in Kalaheo for thirty-two years. Dr. Nishimoto has also actively served as a member of a number of professional and community organizations, including president of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, member of the board of directors for the Kauai Humane Society, and board member and treasurer for the Rotary Club of Poipu Beach Community Foundation. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Nishimoto has served on the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine since 2018 and currently serves as Chair of the Board. Dr. Nishimoto's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Nishimoto be reappointed to the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine based on his background, experience, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair